I just bought this monstrositity of a vehicle. Appears to have been in Michigan all of its life. Built on a circa 1930 Packard car chassis. Steam engine added in the 1940s. May have been a worlds fair show car,a non running prototype,or had a Packard 8 with its expermential front wheel drive assembly reversed. Almost certainly built in a factory. Steel body.Any photos/leads appreciated! Yes I know its ugly! George Albright,Ocala,Fla. cell 352 843 1624 email [email protected]
It funny, if someone built that today it would be pretty hideous. But because it's a part of our history and a World's Fair car it totally fucking awesome. Nice score. Needs to be restored for sure.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Steam-Car-1930-1932-1934-1937-1940-Ford-Chevy-Hot-Rat-Vintage_W0QQitemZ320390626383QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4a98c4fc4f&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A13%7C39%3A1 That's a whole lot of history for only $8,600. Well bought!
A Riley Head "A" powered tear Drop car. Built by Kansas City, MO based Libby body works for the Young Advertising Co. All aluminum body. Model A Ford steering, axles. Designed by "Miehl".
I'd like to see some inside shots, might be able to grasp the construction methods. Ain't it funny how much better the Stout design came off? Anyhow, I like it and it'd be a blast to build/own!
That car is interesting; note the Pierce Arrow headlights on the fenders that turned with the wheels, also it is pictured in front of a General Tire store showing off it's General Jumbo's.
George you're a optimist, and I hope your wife has a good sense of humor... Good Luck with your "project"!
Dude, you scored. My son and I followed it on eBay, our minds were spinning! We had visions of a Bonneville record, in a new STEAM class. I'm glad it landed with a HAMBer, do it justice!
congrats.. I was hoping a hamber grabed it... I was thinking hard on it also...just no room here for it.. .lol woodguy
Kind a reminds me of Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion Car from the early 30s. • A fatal accident stymied the invention of the Dymaxion car. The patented 1937, Dymaxion car was intended to later fly, when suitable alloys and engines became available. • As a car, it averaged 30 miles per gallon. • The Dymaxion car carried eleven passengers. • A smaller five-passenger Dymaxion car was made in 1943. • The Dymaxion car speed along at 120 miles per hour.
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